2019 Craven Wines "Karibib Vineyard" Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch South Africa

(93 Points  --   Wine Enthusiast)

Light gold in color, this smells slightly rich and concentrated yet simultaneously focused and pure right off the bat. Waves of fresh honeycomb, rooibos tea, baked apple, clove-spiked orange and spiced pear dance in the bouquet, while the medium-weight palate offers a distinct umami sensation of mushroom tea and salted sweet-cream butter. There's a beautiful texture on the palate, with a saline overtone to the ample acidity and delicate tannins that lend support to the body and length to the finish. — Lauren Buzzeo    Issue Date 10-1-2022